They resemble pubs, tents and black cabs, but one of these sheds could win £1,000 - and a giant crown.

The idea for the project started with this pub sign. Picture: READERSHEDS

Three of East Anglia’s finest sheds are in the running to win the title of Cuprinol Shed of the Year after beating almost 3000 others from across the country.

Garden huts from Colchester, Great Bealings and Chelmsford are in with a chance of scooping the £1,000 prize - and a shed-sized crown to let all their neighbours know their outbuilding is the most ornate.

Thousands of sheds have been whittled down to just 24, and feature everything from a floating shed pulled from Liverpool to Leeds to an authentic Irish pub, a Shed & Breakfast to an inner city garden haven, a playhouse and even a festival inspired yurt.

Take a look at the three entries from our region below:

From tankards to taps, The Admiral's Arms is full of traditional pub trinkets. Picture: READERSHEDS

The Admiral’s Head - Chelmsford - Pub/Entertainment shed

This incredible conversion was inspired by just one piece of the final building - the ‘Admiral’s Head’ pub sign.

The shed could make it to the grand final after the public vote shuts on August 28. Picture: READERSHEDS

Drawing on his 17 years of experience in the Royal Navy, the owner, Lee Carrie, used all his know-how and ingenuity to turn the shed from a 4m x 3m log cabin into a fully functioning pub.

The result is a beautifully historic shed brimming with vintage naval pub memorabilia.

The shed is full of traditional bar memorabilia. Picture: READERSHEDS

Beers can be ordered by the bottle from the fridge or on tap from behind the bar.

Fully wired, the pub also has neon signs and a Sky Sports subscription for match days.

Lee Carrie behind the bar at The Admiral's Head. Picture: READERSHEDS

And for the final nautical themed flourish, the internal walls and bar have been waterproofed with boat varnish.

The Yurt Locker - Great Bealings - Budget shed

The small space demanded Mr Carrie get creative with space to mount his wall hangings. Picture: READERSHEDS

This entry from Suffolk has the punniest name in the competition.

Paul Martin, the creator, was at a festival in ten years ago which was hit by a hurricane, and to his surprise only the high-end ‘glamping’ yurts survived.

Meet the Editor

David Vincent

EADT writer David Vincent has more than 40 years experience in Suffolk. He has explored the highways and byeways of East Anglia, meeting homeowners, developers and estate agents from Bury St Edmunds to Aldeburgh and Colchester to Diss.